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The '''American Girls Paper Dolls''' is a set of [[Paper Dolls|paper dolls]] focusing on the first three released [[Historical Characters]]. It was released in '''1990''' and [[Retirement|retired]] in '''1992''', and was also part of the [[Portfolios of Pastimes]] collection. ''

==Overview==

The paper dolls came as a staple-bound book; all three dolls were drawn by [[Renée Graef]]. The three paper dolls--[[Kirsten Larson]], [[Samantha Parkington]], and [[Molly McIntire]]--were drawn facing forward, dressed in historical underwear; they came on thick cardstock and were able to be punched out. The dolls had short character bios on the reverse

The first interior pages discussed paper dolls as applied to each historical era represented. Nine outfits for Kirsten, nine for Samantha, and ten for Molly<ref>Molly is additionally given her [[Molly's Miss Victory Costume|Miss Victory Costume]] where the others are not given additional Winter books outfits.</ref> (based on their [[Central Series]] books) were included along with selected related accessories; these needed to be cut out from the pages. Each accessory and outfit was marked with numbers on the tabs or back so as to be able group the sets together. Minor information about each outfit was included on the reverse, mostly in relation to the character's stories. Outfits needed to be slashed in spots to allow characters to "hold" smaller accessories. 

A small accessories envelope was included on the back cardstock page, along with a cover for the story pages (so that they could be stapled into a book) and the stands for each doll. The back cover gave instructions on how to tape or glue the edges of the empty book cover together to make a storage envelope for the dolls, staple the story pages into a story volume, and make and use the smaller included accessory storage envelope. 

The set was discontinued in 1992 as by then individual paper dolls for each Historical Character, including [[Felicity Merriman]], had been released.

==Outfits and Accessories Represented==

===[[Kirsten Larson]]===

: Kirsten is dressed in her [[Flannel Underwear]].

* [[Swedish Dirndl and Kerchief|Traditional Swedish Dirndl and Scarf]]
* [[Kirsten Larson (doll)#Meet Outfit|Country Dress]] (With [[Kirsten Larson (doll)#Meet Accessories|bonnet, apron, spoon bag and spoon, and amber necklace)]]
* Flowers
* [[School Dress with Shawl|Prairie School Dress and Shawl]] (with additional collar)
* [[Slate Bag and Supplies]]
* [[Pioneer School Lunch|Tine]]
* [[Kirsten's Work Dress|Work Dress]]
* [[Saint Lucia Gown]]
* [[Saint Lucia Wreath]]
* [[Saint Lucia Tray]]
* [[Kirsten's Nightgown|Nightgown]]
* [[Kirsten's Doll|Sari]]
* Blanket
* [[Kirsten's Trunk|Trunk]]
* [[Apron Dress and Daisy Wreath|Springtime Dress and Pinafore with Daisy Wreath]]
* [[Friendship Quilt and Quilt Kit|Quilting Square]]
* [[Mama Cat and Kitten|Kitten with Yarn]]
* Birthday Bouquet
* [[Kirsten's Summer Dress and Straw Hat|Summer Striper and Straw Hat]]
* [[Red Boots]]
* [[Fourth of July Fun|Crock of Honey and Flag]]
* Berry Basket
* [[Winter Skirt and Blouse|Scandinavian Skirt and Blouse]]
* [[Knit Woolens|Scandinavian Sweater, Hat, and Mittens]]
* Fur Boots
* Scarf 
* Pet Raccoon
* Oil Lamp
* [[Kirsten's Snowshoes|Snowshoes]]
* [[Carpet Bag]]

===[[Samantha Parkington]]=== 

: Samantha is dressed in her [[Lacy Whites]], minus the stockings.

* [[Samantha Parkington (doll)#Meet Outfit|Afternoon Tea Dress]] (includes Maroon Hair bow)
* [[Samantha Parkington (doll)#Meet Accessories|Hat, Locket Brooch, Purse]]
* [[Embroidery Sampler]]
* [[Play Dress and Pinafore|Play Pinafore and Afternoon Dress]]
* Gingerbread Man
* [[Buster Brown Dress|Flannel School Dress]]
* [[Tea Tin Lunchbox]]
* [[Book Strap and Supplies|Book Strap, Report Book, and Composition Book]] 
* Frilly White Frock<ref>Closely resembles the [[Tea Dress]].</ref> with Lacy Collar
* Flower-Trimmed Hat
* [[White Party Slippers]]
* Tea Tray
* [[Cranberry Party Dress]] (collar is separate)
* Paper Snowflake
* [[Samantha's Nightgown]]
* [[Real Gingerbread House|Gingerbread House]]
* [[Christmas Music Box]]
* [[Samantha's Doll]]
* [[Lacy Pinafore and Rosebud Circlet|Peppermint Dress]]
* [[Mohair Teddy Bear]]<ref>Held in arms on the Peppermint Dress</ref>
* Samantha's Presents
* [[Lacy Pinafore and Rosebud Circlet|Party Pinafore, and Rosebud Circlet]]
* [[Victorian Lemonade Set|Lemonade Pitcher and Glasses]]
* [[Samantha's Party Treats|Lace Fan, Nosegay, and Petit Fours]]
* [[Middy Outfit|Middy Dress, Sailor Tam, and Bo's'n Whistle]]
* [[Nature Paraphernalia|Butterfly Net and Wildflowers]]
* [[Summer Amusements|Sketchbook]]
* [[Plaid Cape and Gaiters]]
* [[Elegant Hat and Muff]]
* [[Samantha's Ice Skates|Samantha's Silver Skates]]

===[[Molly McIntire]]===

: Molly is dressed in [[Molly's Undies|underpants and an undershirt]].

* [[Molly McIntire (doll)#Meet Outfit|Sporty Separates]] with additional sweater
* [[Molly McIntire (doll)#Meet Accessories|Beret, Necklace, Handkerchief, and Shoulder Bag]]
* [[Halloween Hula Costume]]
* [[Plaid Jumper and Blouse]]
* [[Molly's School Bag and Supplies|School Bag, Flash Cards, Textbook and Report Card]]
* [[Molly's School Lunch|Lunch Bag]]
* [[After-School Outfit]] (with hat)
* Trowel, Turnip Seeds, and Watering Can
* [[Evergreen Velvet Dress|Velvet Dress]]
* [[Molly's Christmas Box]] (with doll)
* [[Molly's Stocking]]
* [[Molly's Pajamas]]
* [[Party Pinafore and Birthday Crown]]
* [[Bennett (dog)|Molly's puppy]]
* [[Molly's Party Treats|Chocolate Cake, Poppers, and Treat Cups]]
* Small Present
* [[Camp Gowonagin Uniform]]
* [[Saddle Shoes]]
* [[Camping Equipment|Flashlight and Mess Kit]]
* [[Capture the Flag Gear|Paddle, Letter and Can of Worms]]
* [[Slicker and Rain Hat]]
* [[Umbrella and Galoshes]]
* [[Molly's Miss Victory Costume]]
* [[Plaid Suitcase]]

==Trivia==

* [[Bennett (dog)|Bennett]] and [[Mama Cat and Kitten|Kirsten's kitten]] are some of the first pets included in paper doll sets. 

==See Also==

* [[Paper Dolls]]

==References==

{{refs}}

[[Category:Books]]
[[Category:Craft Kits and Activities]]
[[Category:Samantha's Collection]]
[[Category:Kirsten's Collection]]
[[Category:Molly's Collection]]
[[Category:Items Released in 1990]]
[[Category:Retired Books]]
[[Category:Paper Dolls]]

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